Decimal Operations 5.3E, 5.3G, 5.3K

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal that represents 5/10.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the sum directly below the other decimal points.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the process for subtracting decimals?

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To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point, subtract as you would whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the difference directly below the other decimal points.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the rule for dividing decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it is a whole number, then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places and divide as usual.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the value of 0.75 + 0.25?

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0.75 + 0.25 = 1.00.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the difference between 621.6 and 587.32?

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621.6 - 587.32 = 34.28.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If Preston spends $19.80 on four magazines, what is the cost of one magazine?

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$19.80 ÷ 4 = $4.95.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the perimeter of a square if each side is 9.1 yards?

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Perimeter = 4 × side length = 4 × 9.1 = 36.4 yards.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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How many ounces of guacamole can Riley make with 6 avocados if each avocado makes 6.4 ounces?

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6 avocados × 6.4 ounces = 38.4 ounces.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3